Thank you, im not from USA and all bookmakers keep saying these terms but never explaining what it is, wich made it hard for me to find the exact material in my country.
Thank you! This was incredibly helpful. I'm just learning how to make books and had zero idea what to buy for the boards. I've been trashing all the backs of my sketch pads, LOL. BTW, hi, neighbor 👋. Bellinghamster here, but I take the Edmonds ferry to the peninsula to visit family. I'll wave the next time I head over!
Hi Janille! It's so cool to have a Bellinghamster (haha!) stop by and say hello. I love that you're using the backs of your sketchbooks. That's how I started, too! Those back boards make perfect starters and they transition really well to something I call "job boards" later on. Job boards are something I use to keep the text block safe while I'm working. Try it if you ever get the chance. Yes, please do wave when you come by next time!! I live in Kingston and I can almost see the ferry if I jump really high. :D Take care!
Thanks for guide. I am looking to make my first book. I want to make an a5 size journal. How thick of chipboard do I need? I have been looking at blicks website over and over trying to decide on a thickness. Thanks for the help!
Hi Sergio, an A5 size journal would do great with a .07 mm board, but it's really dependent on on how the book will be used. If it's handled often, maybe go with a .08. If handled less often, the .07 should be perfect. Good luck to you!
Thank you Misty for coming up with this insightful video! When starting out in bookbinding I was so fixated on getting the best materials out there. Luckily I didn't break my wallet and am currently creating A5 size and smaller coptic style journals using 2mm chipboards. They hold up beautifully. I do have a question; if I am creating an A4 size book, does it make sense for me to transit to Davey's Board? Or I just need to work with a thicker chipboard (e.g. 3mm thickness)?🤔
👋 hi there! For an A4 size book, I would personally use Davey board. It’s strong enough to support such a large book. I’ve heard of others using two sheets of chipboard glued together, but I would only try that if the chipboard were acid free. Let me know if that helps!
Hello Misty, I have, perhaps foolishly decided to give bookbinding a go. It all started because the address book I have had forever is finally falling apart and I thought, I should make one. I'm retired on a fixed income and well, I'm just cheap natured. lol I've already spent many, many times more on things than a new address book would have but, hey ya can't take it with you. I digress.... Your webpage is well done as is your video. You DO have something to add to the community. As far as us complete beginners I would ask that you try to be aware of using terms that are general, such as bigger or thicker. Bigger or thinner than what? Okay, before I write a book what I am trying to figure out. I'm kinda stuck on two things, the paper you cover the bookboard with, outside should be what, 60 poundish? What about the decorative paper inside, should it match in weight, be thinner? I have some colored cardstock, 65 pound, can I use that for the paper covering the bookboard? The inside? I don't care about long lasting, I just want to make something functional that I hope last 10 years at most. I'd be happy with 5 years. The other thing, is the size of general purpose bookboard. Standard Board .060 will do it? Thanks in advance. 😁
Ho Javaman, thank you for your praise and feedback. You asked some really good questions. There are a few posts in my website that can address these in more detail, but I’ll try to give a succinct version here. First, there are no rules for paper thicknesses inside and outside the book. It’s more a matter of preference and perhaps function. Thicker papers (65 lb and up) on the outside protect better and the inner book can get away with thin papers (65 lb or less) because they experience less friction. I prefer 70 lb and up on the outside and usually 50 to 65 lb on the inside. The book board thickness you mentioned should work great for a smaller book, but check out my post on book board as it has references to board thickness with regard to book size. I hope that helps!
Hi there! If you're looking to make a good, rigid box.. I would definitely recommend Davey board. The corner crush resistance of Davey board is perfect for a strong box. Best of luck to you and your project!
Thank you, im not from USA and all bookmakers keep saying these terms but never explaining what it is, wich made it hard for me to find the exact material in my country.
I hope this helped - I realize different countries have different names for these things. It can get very confusing indeed. Good luck to you1
Thank you! This was incredibly helpful. I'm just learning how to make books and had zero idea what to buy for the boards. I've been trashing all the backs of my sketch pads, LOL. BTW, hi, neighbor 👋. Bellinghamster here, but I take the Edmonds ferry to the peninsula to visit family. I'll wave the next time I head over!
Hi Janille! It's so cool to have a Bellinghamster (haha!) stop by and say hello. I love that you're using the backs of your sketchbooks. That's how I started, too! Those back boards make perfect starters and they transition really well to something I call "job boards" later on. Job boards are something I use to keep the text block safe while I'm working. Try it if you ever get the chance. Yes, please do wave when you come by next time!! I live in Kingston and I can almost see the ferry if I jump really high. :D Take care!
Your video is like your blog - Excellent! Thank you for sharing your expertise!
🙏 thank you! I appreciate it!!
Thank you; very clear explanation.
Thanks Luane! ☺️🙏
Thank you Misty! This was very helpful!
Thank you Laura!! 🙏
Hi Misty . Very nice sharing my friend ❤🌹🔔🤝👍
Thank you!!
Thanks for guide. I am looking to make my first book. I want to make an a5 size journal. How thick of chipboard do I need? I have been looking at blicks website over and over trying to decide on a thickness. Thanks for the help!
Hi Sergio, an A5 size journal would do great with a .07 mm board, but it's really dependent on on how the book will be used. If it's handled often, maybe go with a .08. If handled less often, the .07 should be perfect. Good luck to you!
Thank you Misty for coming up with this insightful video! When starting out in bookbinding I was so fixated on getting the best materials out there. Luckily I didn't break my wallet and am currently creating A5 size and smaller coptic style journals using 2mm chipboards. They hold up beautifully.
I do have a question; if I am creating an A4 size book, does it make sense for me to transit to Davey's Board? Or I just need to work with a thicker chipboard (e.g. 3mm thickness)?🤔
👋 hi there! For an A4 size book, I would personally use Davey board. It’s strong enough to support such a large book. I’ve heard of others using two sheets of chipboard glued together, but I would only try that if the chipboard were acid free. Let me know if that helps!
Wonderful thank you :)
Hello Misty,
I have, perhaps foolishly decided to give bookbinding a go. It all started because the address book I have had forever is finally falling apart and I thought, I should make one. I'm retired on a fixed income and well, I'm just cheap natured. lol I've already spent many, many times more on things than a new address book would have but, hey ya can't take it with you. I digress....
Your webpage is well done as is your video. You DO have something to add to the community. As far as us complete beginners I would ask that you try to be aware of using terms that are general, such as bigger or thicker. Bigger or thinner than what?
Okay, before I write a book what I am trying to figure out. I'm kinda stuck on two things, the paper you cover the bookboard with, outside should be what, 60 poundish? What about the decorative paper inside, should it match in weight, be thinner? I have some colored cardstock, 65 pound, can I use that for the paper covering the bookboard? The inside? I don't care about long lasting, I just want to make something functional that I hope last 10 years at most. I'd be happy with 5 years. The other thing, is the size of general purpose bookboard. Standard Board .060 will do it?
Thanks in advance. 😁
Ho Javaman, thank you for your praise and feedback. You asked some really good questions. There are a few posts in my website that can address these in more detail, but I’ll try to give a succinct version here.
First, there are no rules for paper thicknesses inside and outside the book. It’s more a matter of preference and perhaps function. Thicker papers (65 lb and up) on the outside protect better and the inner book can get away with thin papers (65 lb or less) because they experience less friction. I prefer 70 lb and up on the outside and usually 50 to 65 lb on the inside. The book board thickness you mentioned should work great for a smaller book, but check out my post on book board as it has references to board thickness with regard to book size. I hope that helps!
I know I'm not doing bookbinding but which one would you recommend for binder slipcase so it's strong this is for my card collection binders
Can you cut davey board with a jigsaw?
Hello,which one will you recommend for making rigid boxes?
Hi there! If you're looking to make a good, rigid box.. I would definitely recommend Davey board. The corner crush resistance of Davey board is perfect for a strong box. Best of luck to you and your project!
@@papercraftpanda5077 thank you for the response, ill be sure to take a look at the davy board option.
Davey is acid-free but chip is not archival